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The Neurotoxic Loop: Why Your Brain Must Feel Safe Before Your Body Can Detox

Fri, 14 Nov 2025

What if healing chronic illness could be approached logically, holistically, and sustainably - not just managed or wished away? In this episode, we dive into insights from Dr. Jaban Moore, a leading voice in functional medicine and complex chronic illness care.

Our conversation explores the intricate interplay between the brain, gut, and immune system, and how past trauma, stress, and environmental toxins can trigger what he calls the "neurotoxic loop." Dr. Moore shares how understanding this framework can transform the approach to chronic illnesses, including Lyme disease, co-infections, and mold toxicity.

We unpack his innovative strategies for aligning nervous system support with dietary and lifestyle modifications. By addressing the root causes of inflammation, mast cell activation, and immune dysregulation, patients can experience significant improvements in energy, cognition, and overall health.

Dr. Moore also reveals why small, targeted interventions—tracking energy, optimizing your environment, and prioritizing rest—can break the reactive loop and set the stage for lasting wellness. Together, we explore how functional medicine can empower individuals to reclaim control over their health story and achieve resilience in body and mind.

Key takeaways:

Neurotoxic Loop Concept: Dr. Moore introduces the idea of the neurotoxic loop, emphasizing the need to simultaneously address brain and body wellness for effective treatment of Lyme disease and other chronic conditions.
Comprehensive Treatment Approach: Effective approaches to treating Lyme disease should include addressing both toxic and infectious burdens along with supporting the nervous and immune systems' health.
Function Over Time: It's crucial to consider long-term effects of environmental stressors and emotional trauma, which can perpetuate chronic illness through inflammatory pathways.
Integrative Medicine: A successful recovery from chronic conditions often requires combining interventions from various medical fields, including root cause medicine and lifestyle adjustments.
Logical Medicine: Dr. Moore advocates for an integrated practice that focuses on logical medicine, which requires understanding patient-specific factors and applying holistic treatment protocols.

More About Dr. Jaban Moore:

Dr. Jaban Moore is a root‑cause focused functional medicine doctor who intimately understands chronic illness—because he lived it. He first witnessed his mother's long, downhill health journey and then confronted his own unexplained fatigue, joint pain, and Lyme diagnosis.

These experiences ignited his mission to look beyond symptoms, dig into the underlying causes, and deliver personalized protocols that truly work. With advanced training in cellular health, immune function, metabolic performance, Lyme & parasitology, Dr. Moore supports highly sensitive and chronically ill patients to heal the body from the inside out.

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Breaking Bad Habits: The Road to 8 Weeks of Transformation

Sat, 08 Nov 2025

What if true wellness could be measured, achieved, and sustained—not just wished for? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Dane Donohue, creator of 8 Weeks to Wellness and a leading voice in chiropractic and functional health.

Our conversation begins with the reality of today's health crisis—rising obesity rates, chronic disease, and declining vitality—and explores how society's current approach to healthcare has missed the mark. Dr. Donohue shares how growing up in a chiropractic family shaped his belief that health should be proactive, measurable, and holistic.

We unpack the 8 Weeks to Wellness program, a science-backed system that integrates the triad of health: physical, mental-emotional, and biochemical. Through the program's "wellness score," patients can track tangible improvements in body composition, movement, and overall vitality in just eight weeks.

Dr. Donohue also reveals why creating structure, accountability, and education around daily habits can spark transformation that lasts a lifetime. Together, we explore what it means to take control of your health story and how true wellness starts long before disease appears.

Key Takeaways:

Obesity and chronic diseases are on the rise, yet proactive health measures can significantly reverse this trend.
The Eight Weeks to Wellness program is designed to educate patients on a balanced lifestyle, focusing on comprehensive wellness scores that track progress.
Customized health solutions, including posture assessment, X-rays, and body composition analysis, help in formulating effective treatment plans.
Education and a change in personal health philosophy are crucial in overcoming ignorance and resistance to better health habits.
A positive, proactive approach to wellness, complementing traditional healthcare with functional medicine, can greatly improve quality of life.

More About Dr. Dane Donohue:

Dr. Dane Donohue is the owner of Wellness Solution Centers and 8 Weeks to Wellness. Highly sought after, this world-renowned speaker will motivate and invigorate your audience to new paradigms around the future of healthcare.

As a recognized leader in the Wellness Movement, Dr. Dane will discuss how 8 Weeks to Wellness™ has changed the lives of thousands of individuals across the world. His vision is to unite the Chiropractic community around this clinical system and operational model of wellness in Chiropractic that is specific, reproducible and financially rewarding.

8 Weeks to Wellness™ doctors are given the opportunity to provide a revolutionary and scripted wellness program for their patients. This 8-week program has consistently produced outstanding clinical results for each patient, including dramatic and measurable changes in posture, x-ray findings, weight, lean body mass, body fat mass, blood pressure, inflammatory markers, as well as blood sugar markers and cholesterol levels—changing the lives of each patient and dramatically increasing the profitability of each practice. Currently there are 80 8WW offices in 32 states, the UK, Norway, Puerto Rico and Italy—enabling thousands of patients to benefit from this program.

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Talk that Heals: How Communications Sparks Real Health Change

Fri, 31 Oct 2025

Medicine is evolving faster than ever, but so are the challenges of misinformation and fragmented healthcare communication.

In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Marx, a luminary in the realm of healthcare marketing and media, to discuss how evidence-based medicine can reclaim its central role in a system too often driven by trends and profit. Drawing from his experience in medical communications and media, Marx shares his mission to bridge the gap between science and public understanding through credible, accessible education.

We dive into the growing influence of AI in organizing medical data, the balance between conventional and alternative medicine, and why funding gaps still hinder progress on unpatented yet promising treatments.

This conversation is a call to elevate medical literacy, strengthen trust in data-driven care, and empower both practitioners and patients with the knowledge needed to make informed health decisions.

Key Takeaways:

Evidence-based medicine is critical in distinguishing fact from misinformation within healthcare, utilizing clinical trials and AI for reliable results.
Alternative healthcare, often misconstrued, holds historical significance and merits further supportive research and acknowledgment alongside conventional medicine.
Successful healthcare communication demands repetition across multiple media, catering to the varied learning styles and frequencies needed for information retention.
Integrative healthcare, encompassing a range of practices from traditional to alternative medicine, provides a holistic approach to patient care.
Relationships and trust with healthcare providers are paramount, urging patients to evaluate their choices based on evidence-backed practices and diverse professional insights.

More About Jonathan Marx:

Jonathan Marx, MBA, is an entrepreneur in health and medical education since 2001, currently serving as Founder and President of GoToHealth Media, LLC. He hosts a multimedia interview show with health expert guests called "GoToHealth", which is enjoying 14,000 downloads per day and has surpassed 3 million downloads.

Mr. Marx also:
• Trained US Centers for Disease Control staff in effective medical communications webinars for 10 years.
• Collaborated for 10 years with ADHD experts in building a website and social media to provide Continuing Medical Education for primary care professionals and public education on ADHD. Stats: 400,000 web visits, 956,000 YouTube views, 33,000 hours of training to professionals.
• Worked with 18 European University hospitals under a five-year EC grant to study the gut-brain connection, recognized for Best Dissemination among grants.
• Served as Webinar Director for eMedEvents, a leading online CME company, spearheading its entrance into webinars during Covid. Clients included Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Phillips, and a Symposium on Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care.

Previously, Mr. Marx was Senior Vice President of Viacom Cable, Vice President of Strategy for Pacific Bell Yellow Pages, and President of ISP Channel, a pioneer in high-speed internet.

Mr. Marx regularly teaches his skills in medical communications and marketing to professional audiences online.

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Beyond the Gym: Creatine for Brain, Longevity and More

Fri, 24 Oct 2025

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Faulkner to unpack the science behind creatine's two main forms: monohydrate and HCl. Mark reveals why creatine HCl stands out for its superior absorption and efficiency while clearing up common misconceptions that have limited its reputation to the gym.

We explore how creatine fuels more than muscle growth. From immune support and cognitive enhancement to hormonal balance and cellular energy production, this conversation highlights its essential role in both performance and long-term health.

Tune in to discover how creatine can become a cornerstone of your wellness strategy—one that helps both men and women move, think, and age better.

Key Takeaways:

Creatine hydrochloride offers improved solubility and absorption, requiring significantly smaller doses than creatine monohydrate to achieve similar effects.
Beyond muscle building, creatine plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including immune support, brain energy, and hormonal balance.
Women, due to lower average muscle mass, may benefit significantly from creatine supplementation, particularly during hormonal transitions.
Optimal dosing and timing for creatine can depend on individual goals; it can be effective when taken before exercise to boost energy and endurance.
Creatine HCl's molecular efficiency supports cognitive function and overall health, making it not just an athlete's supplement but a vital nutritional aid for everyone.

More About Mark Faulkner:

Mark Faulkner is the Founder and President of Vireo Systems and the inventor behind CON-CRĒT®, the #1 absorbed and most widely licensed creatine. With a passion for using science to help people live healthier, more active lives, Mark has founded multiple research-driven companies and holds nine patents.

He began his career co-founding a forensic toxicology lab that developed the NFL's steroid testing program and worked with Olympic and NCAA athletes.

In 2002, his mission to create safe, effective alternatives to steroids led to groundbreaking research on creatine hydrochloride (HCl), resulting in the creation of CON-CRĒT®—a superior, clinically backed form of creatine without the side effects of traditional products.

Today, through Vireo Systems and its Promera Health division, Mark continues to advance innovation in nutraceuticals and biochemistry, delivering premium products for both people and pets.

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Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Fri, 17 Oct 2025

Testosterone replacement therapy is one of the most misunderstood areas in men's health today. That's why I sat down with Dr. Eric Serrano, one of the leading voices in human evolution and longevity, to unpack the truth about TRT, when it's necessary, how it should be approached, and what too many people get wrong.

Dr. Serrano and I discuss why proper testing, individualized protocols, and lifestyle foundations such as nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress management must come first before any therapy begins.

This conversation is about looking beyond quick fixes and understanding what it truly means to optimize health from the inside out.

Key Takeaways:

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) must be assessed holistically, considering lifestyle factors, hormonal balance, and personalized needs.
Regular exercise, faith, and community engagement play crucial roles in achieving longevity and enhancing life quality.
Different forms of testosterone administration (injections, creams, orals) should be personalized based on individual health goals and biological responses.
Dr. Serrano highlights the effectiveness of strategic cycling in hormone therapies to maintain optimal results and avoid dependency.
The importance of personalized healthcare plans is paramount, as everyone's biochemical makeup and health goals are unique.

More About Dr. Eric Serrano:

Dr. Eric Serrano is a world-renowned family physician and performance expert with over 30 years of clinical experience. Known for his deep understanding of human physiology and his results-driven approach, Dr. Serrano has worked with elite athletes across multiple disciplines, developing strategies that enhance performance, recovery, and long-term health.

A former assistant professor at The Ohio State University and recipient of multiple teaching awards, he has contributed extensively to sports medicine literature, supplement formulation, and medical education. His expertise spans nutrition, exercise physiology, hormone optimization, and functional wellness.

Beyond medicine, Dr. Serrano is known for his humor, authenticity, and passion for helping others. When he's not seeing patients or lecturing, you'll likely find him training his dogs—who, as he jokes, often outrank his five kids—and bringing that same dedication and energy to every area of life.

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